Monthly Archives: December 2019
Ninja Tells Kevin Hart How the Drake Fortnite Livestream Happened
Comedian Kevin Hart interviewed top video game streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins in a new episode of the online comedy series Cold As Balls. The two mainly spoke about how Ninja’s record-breaking 2018 Fortnite stream with Drake came about, all while chilling in a literal ice bath in this exclusive clip for IGN.
Mixer streamer Ninja and comedian Kevin Hart talked about the business of streaming video games for a living. Ninja was already a popular Fortnite streamer, but his reputation exploded when he live-streamed a game with rapper Drake in 2018.
Cyberpunk-ish MMORPG Corepunk Announced for PC
Corepunk, a new top-down MMORPG for PC from Dutch developer Artificial Core that gives off vibes of cyberpunk, Diablo, and Ultima Online, will get an open-beta launch in 2020.
Corepunk features "a seamless open world with miles of wilderness to get lost in" and, as you can see in the announcement/gameplay overview trailer, has a unique look and, with any luck, gameplay loop. Said gameplay will include unique fighting styles and abilities, and Artificial Core also promises a full in-game economy, crafting, and trading in-game items. Furthermore, the developer says, "branching quests and alternate endings guarantee that no playthrough will be exactly alike."
Distance from your opponent will factor heavily into combat, with a fog-of-war system complementing that and requiring careful strategy. PvP battles will be available in addition to the PvE core, and you can expect the usual MMO staples like fleshed-out towns, guilds, farms, instanced dungeons, and more. “Corepunk represents a synthesis of our favorite settings and themes from science fiction,” says Corepunk producer Eugene Kiver. “Over the course of five years, we’ve expanded our team to over 100 people to ensure our vision of the ultimate futuristic fantasy comes to life. We can’t wait to have MMORPG fans live out their technocratic dreams with us.”
Star Wars Actor Teases ‘Big Character Plot Twist’ in Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars actor Richard E. Grant has addressed the major character "plot twist" in The Rise of Skywalker, noting the risk of "Game of Thrones syndrome" setting in for pockets of fans.
In a recent interview with Yahoo, Grant, who plays First Order leader Allegiant General Pryde in Episode IX, opened up about some of the surprises that are in store for cinemagoers heading in to watch the final act of the Skywalker Saga, as he spoke about one plot twist that completely blindsided him.
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Donkey Kong 64 Once Had a Realistic Shotgun That Horrified Miyamoto
During development, Donkey Kong 64 had its titular ape star equipped with a shotgun, which reportedly horrified legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto when he first saw it.
Given the upbeat, family-friendly tone of Donkey Kong 64 this is surprising to hear, but the story comes from George Andreas who worked for Rare when the studio was developing Donkey Kong 64 twenty years ago. To celebrate the game’s anniversary, he spoke to GamesRadar about bringing the game to life, and the tale of the shotgun is one of the stories that particularly stands out.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cover Says It’s a Timed PS4 Exclusive Until 2021
Square-Enix has just updated the box art on its store page for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which now displays a message on the bottom-right corner that reads "PlayStation Exclusive. Play first on PS4" followed by further messaging that clarifies it will be a timed exclusive until March 3, 2021.
Originally spotted on Twitter by Wario64, who pointed out the updated box art. With Final Fantasy 7 Remake set to launch March 3, 2020, this puts the timed exclusivity window at a year for PS4 users. This updated box art comes shortly after Square-Enix revealed a slick reversible cover for the upcoming game.
MLB The Show Will Be On Non-PlayStation Consoles by 2021
MLB: The Show has been developed as a Sony-exclusive title by first-party developer SIE San Diego since 2006. However, the developers have announced that MLB The Show will be on other platforms as early as 2021. The announcement that the game will no longer be a PlayStation exclusive comes alongside the MLB's decision to extend its partnership with Sony in a new "multi-year extension."
With more information promised to be coming soon, it didn't take long for Xbox head Phil Spencer to weigh in on the news, taking to Twitter to say, "Great to see the game is coming to more players."
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Why Lex Luthor Is Key
The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover features an enviable lineup of TV superheroes, including both Arrowverse mainstays and fan-favorites like Tom Welling's Clark Kent and Kevin Conroy's Bruce Wayne. But the crossover also features a major villain making their return to the Arrowverse stage. Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor is alive and well, and he's already made a big impact on the DC multiverse.
We had a chance to chat with Cryer over the phone to learn more about his return to the Lex Luthor role and the surprising events of Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2. Read on to learn more, but beware of full spoilers for the first two episodes of Crisis!
All the Ghostbusters: Afterlife Clues That Point to Gozer’s Return
The team who you’re gonna call is not QUITE back in the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but there are plenty of clues that point towards the return of an old friend.
First up we get this symmetrical book stacking just like the Philadelphia mass turbulence of 1947 AND the New York Public Library in the original Ghostbusters film. While this isn’t a trademark of Gozer, it did mark the beginning of a very busy time for ghosts in 1984 that culminated in the return of the Gozerian.
Of course, the most telling clue is the Shandor Mining Company. Ivo Shandor was the architect and Gozer worshipper who designed Dana Barrett’s apartment complex on central park west. That building was an antenna of sorts, a gateway to bring Gozer into our world. It would seem that Ivo Shandor had another location that served a similar purpose as the one in Manhattan.
Crisis on Infinite Earths Resurrects the Lazarus Pit to Save [Spoiler]
This story contains spoilers for "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 1 and 2," aka Supergirl Season 5, Episode 9 and Batwoman Season 1, Episode 9. Check out our review of "Crisis on Infinite Earth Part 2" and interview with Lex Luthor himself, Jon Cryer.
The Arrowverse's fearless leader, Oliver Queen, died during “Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1.” His death came as quite a shock to both his daughter Mia, his fellow heroes, and likely plenty of viewers at home who were watching the Crisis unfold. Oliver sacrificed his life to save billions of people on Kara’s world of Earth-38, just as the anti-matter wave consumed the planet. The Monitor was able to bring Oliver’s body back to Earth-1, but he didn’t survive the battle.